How Do You Correctly Rearrange the Equation d=vt+at^2/2 to Solve for a?

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The equation d = vt + at²/2 is a fundamental motion equation used to describe the relationship between distance (d), velocity (v), acceleration (a), and time (t). To correctly rearrange this equation to solve for acceleration (a), the proper manipulation involves isolating a on one side. The correct formula derived is a = (2d - vt) / t², which highlights the importance of careful multiplication and division in algebraic manipulation.

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Ok this is a veryyyyyyyy simple question.

d= vt + at^2/2 (motion equation)

I want to find a (acceleration)

2d -vt/t^2 = a

is this the right way?
 
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Not really. If you list the steps you use we can identify where you went wrong.
 
You are close, but you have some silly mistakes. Be careful when you multiply.
 

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